Exams Officer

Harris Westminster Sixth Form, London, SW1H 9LH

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Term time only, 20 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,359-£36,423
• Actual salary: £15,406.93-£16,332.45
• Pay scale: Grade 5 (Inner London)
• Additional allowances:

  Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a part-time Exams Officer to join the support team at HWSF to plan and organise all internal and external examinations across the Sixth Form. The days required per week can be flexible dependent on the candidate.

The actual salary for this role will be £15,406.93-£16,332.45 (20 hours per week, 38 weeks per year); additional days may be worked by negotiation.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent
• Knowledge of the examination system and procedures
• Experience in a similar role
• The ability to communicate with students from a range of different backgrounds
• Skills in the use of databases
• The ability to communicate with parents and other key stakeholders
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• The ability to work to tight deadlines
• The ability to generate ideas and drive solutions
• The ability to work with challenging young people
• The ability to recruit, organise and manage exam invigilators

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

What the school offers its staff

Harris Westminster combines the energy of brilliant young people from across London's diverse neighbourhoods, the strength of Westminster School in teaching academically able students, and the Harris Federation's experience and expertise in running outstanding maintained sector schools. It is over-subscribed, academically selective, has 35% of students from a disadvantaged background, and has incredible diversity in its student cohort with no ethnic group exceeding 20%. 65% of HWSF students go on to study at Russell Group universities and we have one of the largest Oxbridge cohorts of any school (state or private). 38 students from the 2022 cohort gained places. We are looking for an outstanding individual to join and support this exciting, scholarly, and vibrant community.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London), a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Flexible working opportunities

Harris Federation is committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual’s circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.

Our approach to flexibility includes a range of solutions, from tailored working hours to part-time arrangements, where appropriate, ensuring that we maintain our high standards of education while supporting the wellbeing of our staff. Whether you are a classroom teacher, support staffor part of our senior leadership team, we work together to find solutions that align with both the operational needs of the academy and your professional development.

Harris Federation and our academies are dedicated to creating an inclusive and collaborative environment, where every member of staff can thrive and feel valued in their role.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Attending relevant meetings
• Liaising with Heads of Faculty on exam entry requirements
• Producing and distributing internal and external exam timetables accurately and promptly
• Managing, recruiting and training invigilators
• Creating invigilation timetables and covering absences where needed
• Communicating exam information clearly to students, staff and parents
• Completing examination entries and liaising with exam boards
• Administering special considerations, malpractice and related processes
• Setting up exam venues with required notices and equipment
• Ensuring compliance with JCQ regulations
• Distributing exam papers to invigilators on exam days
• Safely managing exam registers, seating plans and secure materials
• Liaising with SENDCo to implement access arrangements
• Arranging alternatives for exam clashes
• Submitting NEA grades accurately
• Receiving, checking and securely storing exam papers
• Managing secure key distribution
• Organising results distribution and producing data analysis
• Managing post-results processes and resolving issues
• Dispatching scripts and coursework as required
• Circulating exam updates and publications to staff
• Arranging certificate collection
• Quality-assuring, printing and preparing internal exam papers

Commitment to safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Exams Officer Job Pack.pdf - 802 KB (opens in new tab)

About Harris Westminster Sixth Form

• School type: Free Schools, None, ages 16 to 19
• Education phase: Sixth form or college
• School size: 619 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 16 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Harris Westminster Sixth Form website
• Email address: careers@harrisfederation.org.uk
• Phone number: 0203 772 4555
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harris-westminster-sixth-form

A 2016 Ofsted inspection found Harris Westminster Sixth Form to be Outstanding in all areas, confirming our status as London’s leading state sixth form for able students. Harris Westminster combines the strengths of Westminster School in teaching academically able students with the Harris Federation’s experience in establishing and running outstanding maintained sector schools. We take full advantage of our location just off Parliament Square to provide students with a vibrant and stimulating academic environment including weekly guest lectures in school. We are highly over-subscribed, academically selective and have a varied student cohort including 40% Pupil Premium. 17 students from our 2016/17 cohort went on to study at Oxbridge. We are looking for outstanding individuals to join this exciting and scholarly community.

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